BOSFilipinos Event Roundup
By Trish Fontanilla
Hey y'all! One of the questions we always get asked here at BOSFilipinos is, "What events should I be going to?" Well this month, we decided to do a quick roundup of some upcoming happenings around town that you should definitely check out! If we missed something, feel free to leave a note for us in the comments and we'll add it.
Taken from the Tanam event page
Lunar New Year Kamayan
Monday, February 19, 2018
5:30PM - 7:30PM & 8PM - 10PM (2 seatings)
@ Mei Mei
Chef Ellie and the crew at Tanám are celebrating Lunar New Year by eating with their hands! We saw the menu in their newsletter and it. looks. amazing. From lechon kawali (braised and deep fried pork belly) to ginataang alimasag (coconut milk braised crab) to ube cheesecake with coconut meringue, February 19th just feels so far away! For more info: https://tanam.co/
Taken from the Craft Food Hall Project FB invite
Restaurant Pop Up: Kain Na - Time to Eat Filipino Food!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - Thursday, February 22, 2018
Times vary @ Craft Food Hall Project
Craft Food Hall in Lowell does weekly pop-ups, and next week they'll be featuring Filipino food! We hear they'll have chicken adobo, turon (essentially a banana spring roll), pancit (Filipino-style noodles), and more. For info: https://www.facebook.com/events/963843737100752/
Picture taken from the ASPIRE event page
Hot Pot Fundraiser for ASPIRE
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
6PM - 8PM @ Hot Pot Fundraiser
ASPIRE, a non-profit dedicated to career and leadership development for Asian American girls and women in Boston, is having an all-you-can-eat fundraiser at Hot Pot Buffet in Chinatown! For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-pot-buffet-fundraiser-tickets-42993047362
Taken from the We, Ceremony invite
Contemporary Women of Color Making History
Thursday, March 1, 2018
6PM - 7:30PM @ Cambridge Public Library
Our friends over at We, Ceremony are kicking off Women's History Month with a Cambridge Public Library collaboration. There will be a panel featuring three local women of color who are changing Boston and beyond. For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contemporary-women-of-color-making-history-tickets-43008878714
Taken from the BCNC event page, image by Bren Bataclan
In the Kitchen: Tortang Talong
Saturday, March 3, 2018
11AM - 12:30PM @ Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Cambridge-based artist, Bren Bataclan, will be teaching a cooking class featuring one of his favorite Filipino dishes: Tortang Talong! For more info: https://bcnc.net/upcoming-events/2018/3/3/in-the-kitchen
BOSFilipinos March Meetup
Thursday, March 22, 2018
6PM - 8PM @ TBD
Join us for our first meetup in 2018! We’re bringing together some of the awesome folks in the Boston Filipino community for a happy hour in March. No agenda, just bring yourself and your friends! RSVP on the Facebook page to receive updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1949448662037487/?active_tab=about
Dragon Lady
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - March 24, 2018
Times vary @ OBERON
From the A.R.T website: “It is the year of the Water Dragon and the eve of Grandma Maria’s 60th birthday. By the light of the karaoke machine, fueled by pork dumplings and diet Pepsi, she shares a dark secret from her Filipino gangster past with one lucky grandchild. Traversing 50 years of faulty family memories, Seattle-based performer Sara Porkalob presents this timely new musical about what it means to come to America.”
For info: https://americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/dragon-lady
Image taken from The Wilbur show page.
Jo Koy
Friday, April 27, 2018 - Saturday, April 28, 2018
Times vary @ The Wilbur
Filipino American comedian, Jo Koy, is in town in April, and you’re in for some laughs as he pulls inspiration from his family, and specifically his son. Did you see his Netflix special? I’m still crying-laughing about it. For more info: https://thewilbur.com/artist/jo_koy/
We’re always looking for BOSFilipinos blog writers! If you’d like to contribute, send us a note at info@bosfilipinos.com.
BOSFilipinos and Milagros Project Pop-Up Dinner Recap
by Bianca Garcia
My heart was beating fast, my hands were sweating, and I smelled like adobo. I glanced around the cozy space at Saus and saw my team whirring around: Trish was going over the floor plan and putting last minute touches on the dining tables, Leila was prepping garnishes behind the counter, Saima was heading down towards the kitchen with a determined look on her face, and Chef Roland was laser-focused on the food, carrying big pots filled with deliciousness. I grinned wide and welcomed the first guest. We were ready to rock and roll.
Clockwise from top left: Leila, Roland, Bianca, and Trish
© Bianca Garcia
The next few hours went by in a blur. We were fortunate to have sold out both seatings for the evening, and there was a general buzz of excitement in the packed restaurant that sustained throughout the night. Once the food started coming out, we heard plenty of “oohs,” “ahhs,” and “mmms.” The diners were happy and satisfied, and so were we. The Filipino Food Pop-Up Event by BOSFilipinos and The Milagros Project was a success! Below are a few pictures from the evening:
scallop kinilaw
© Matt Nagy
ilocos empanada
© Matt Nagy
chicken inasal steeam bun
© Matt Nagy
pork ribs adobo
© Matt Nagy
leche flan
© Cathy Buena
Chef Roland talking to diners
© Bianca Garcia
happy diners
© Bianca Garcia
the night's menu (hapunan means dinner in Filipino)
© Matt Nagy
dried mangoes and bananas
© Bianca Garcia
We are all grateful for this incredible experience. The months of preparations and meetings (filled with food, no complaints) were worth it, and we are proud of our very first eat-up. Extra special thanks to: Chef Roland of The Milagros Project for sharing his talent and letting Boston have a little taste of the Philippines via his tasting menu; Chin, Lucas, Tanya, Aimee, Renee, and the rest of the team at Saus for their help and participation; our friend Saima for rocking out with us that night; my hubby Matt for designing our menu and branding; and of course to our attendees, family, and friends for the support and encouragement.
MARAMING SALAMAT PO! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
the team post-event
© Bianca Garcia
Save the Date For Our First Eatup
Hi BFers & friends -
We are thrilled to announce that our first eatup (food pop-up!) will be September 25th at Saus! We’ll be partnering up with the Milagros Project and Chef Roland Calupe to bring you his creative take on Filipino cuisine.
What can you expect? The BF founders will be in full force working the front of the house, while Chef Roland talks you through his 3 course (yeah, you definitely won’t go home hungry) menu. There’ll be lots of food, learnin’, and laughs.
Stay tuned to our social (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) for the Eventbrite link in the next week, as tickets are limited. The invite will include the full menu, details on the 2 seatings we’ll be offering, and it will (hopefully) answer any questions you might have. In the meantime, if you've got any burning questions you can reach out to us via our Contact page.
We hope to see you there!
- Trish, Bianca, Leila
More about Saus:
Known for their french fries and housemade dipping sauces, Saus is a fast-ish casual restaurant serving made-from-scratch food with a focus on condiments.
More about the Milagros Project:
The Milagros Project promotes Filipino food, beverage, and culture through media and dining events in Chicago, Boston, and NYC.